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Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'If the Biden-Harris team makes it to the White House, India's headaches will multiply,' observes Aditi Phadnis.

Blasted in Belo Horizonte

Blasted in Belo Horizonte

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

With a well-oiled midfield and strikers of the calibre of Thomas Muller and Miroslav Klose, the Germans will start the title match against Argentina as favorites, says Mauktik Kulkarni.

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A Silicon Valley IT company in the US has been ordered to pay $40,000 in back wages to eight Indian workers who worked up to 122 hours a week and received as little as $1.21 an hour.

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The first -- and only -- United States vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris is over. It was a far more civil affair than last week's debacle between US President Donald Trump and former US Vice President Joe Biden. The tone for much of the 90 minutes was a marked contrast to last week's chaotic and bitter slam-fest between their running mates.

US billionaires favour New York over other American cities

US billionaires favour New York over other American cities

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The United States is home to 515 billionaires with a combined net worth of more than $2 trillion and many favour New York over other American cities to live in, says a report.

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Veteran Olympian, Ashok Diwan has sought government help to return home after 'developing some health problems in the USA'.

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Airlines are in talks with Delhi airport over connectivity on 7 routes.

Apple launches MacBook Pro with retina display

Apple launches MacBook Pro with retina display

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Apple has announced an all-new MacBook Pro at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 in San Francisco.

'We need to get back to eating like our ancestors ate'

'We need to get back to eating like our ancestors ate'

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Sugar is poisoning diets the world over, says Dr Robert H Lustig, a paediatric endocrinologist, and author of Fat Chance: Beating the Odds against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease.

ISL: Odisha edge Hyderabad for fourth straight win

ISL: Odisha edge Hyderabad for fourth straight win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Odisha FC made a strong case for play-off qualification with a 2-1 victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League encounter, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

The longest nonstop flights in the world

The longest nonstop flights in the world

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

They have a minimum travel time of 14 hours and 55 minutes and cover at least 12,189 kms.

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Onkar Singh, a valuable member of the Rediff.com team over the years, breathed his last on January 13. Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who knew him intimately, remembers the ultimate newsman.

Microsoft to offer Windows for free on phones, tablets

Microsoft to offer Windows for free on phones, tablets

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

It comes a week after new Chief Executive Satya Nadella unveiled new versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel applications for Apple Inc's iPad.

Coronavirus crisis could stretch up to August, warns Trump

Coronavirus crisis could stretch up to August, warns Trump

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

At least 85 people have died of coronavirus with the confirmed cases crossing 4,500 in the US.

Jet Airways to fly US, Canada

Jet Airways to fly US, Canada

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Aiming at 50 per cent revenue from its international operations in three years, Naresh Goyal-promoted Jet Airways is planning to launch flights to New York in August followed by San Francisco and Toronto.

Inside the 'Osama bin Laden' bar

Inside the 'Osama bin Laden' bar

Rediff.com2 May 2014

A bar owner in Brazil who looks like Osama bin Laden is expecting business to boom when the crowds come for the World Cup.

'Daughters are as valuable as sons'

'Daughters are as valuable as sons'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'Not only the poor in India want sons, but even in the Indian community in the US and Canada. The more educated they are, the more access they have to money and use of technology in gender choice.'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Delta said the airline will operate a Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft with a three-class configuration on the route and will offer passengers wi-fi connectivity and free mobile messaging.

Want maximum 'likes' on your Facebook photo? Post on weekdays

Want maximum 'likes' on your Facebook photo? Post on weekdays

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

People mostly respond to social media posts during weekdays.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

This lady has set out to become 1st to row across Pacific alone

This lady has set out to become 1st to row across Pacific alone

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

An American began a 6,000-mile (9,656-km) voyage on Sunday in Japan, attempting to become the third person and the first woman to cross the Pacific Ocean by herself in a rowboat.

Kamala Harris makes history with official nomination for US VP

Kamala Harris makes history with official nomination for US VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Harris, 55, is the first Indian-American to be selected for the second-highest elected office of the United States after that of the president. She is also the first-ever Black and first-ever African American to be nominated as a vice-presidential candidate by a major political party.

Indian student wins scholarship to Apple conference

Indian student wins scholarship to Apple conference

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Deepen Kumar will participate in the conference.

Penpix of Costa Rica's World Cup squad

Penpix of Costa Rica's World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Costa Rica's squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players:

Arjun Rampal: I am not afraid

Arjun Rampal: I am not afraid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'I know my interpretation of Gawli will be judged.' 'I've earned the right to believe in myself,'

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The court asked challengers of the ban respond to the appeal, and for the Justice Department to file a counter-response by Monday.

6 AMAZING lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

6 AMAZING lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Don't spend your time trying to raise funds and then get demotivated by the rejection. Spend your time growing your company first, says Arjita Sethi.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

Airlines operate all-women crew flight

Airlines operate all-women crew flight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Vistara also operated all women crew flights, though on their domestic network.

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search.

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The company has made US government officials to sign confidentiality agreements.

Ampush wins Facebook PMD Innovation Competition

Ampush wins Facebook PMD Innovation Competition

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The competition was designed to encourage PMDs to develop innovative marketing technology that effectively leverages Facebook's news feed. San Francisco based Ampush, won the competition for its Project YOGA (Your Open Graph Applications).

Last date to register for CAT is September 27

Last date to register for CAT is September 27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The deadline for sending in applications for the Common Admission Test (CAT) is 5 pm, Tuesday, September 27.